Allure Salon Aesthetics

2131 Siesta Drive

Sarasota

(941) 955-6236

Stunning Pamela McCann, the owner of Allure, loves skin, and clients will find an array of skin treatments from a petite facial to microdermabrasion, a unique mud bacial (a back facial) and endermologie at her elegantly feminine salon across from Southgate Mall. No massage here, but plenty to keep you busy if you want to stay a full day.

Body & Spirit

8590 Potter Park Drive

Sarasota

(941) 921-1388

A spa in the truest sense of the word, Body & Spirit blends contemporary and alternative healing practices while meeting all quality and safety guidelines established by the International Spa Association. Sensual aromas drift throughout this immaculate facility that is spacious and beautiful, with cozy sitting areas to relax after treatments and sip fresh, fruit-infused water. Services include everything from massage, wraps and facials to full hair and nail care.

Capriccio

5252 S. Tamiami Trail

Sarasota

(941) 924-5969

Capriccio proves size can be deceiving. From its compact location in Kanes Too Plaza, Capriccio offers dozens of European treatments, from "Bella Donna" and hot stone facials to exotic wraps, massage, and complete hair and nail care. They've even got a wall of wigs for those who want to completely re-do their do's.

John Carl Spa & Salon

1345 Second St.

Downtown Sarasota

(941) 330-8000

Discreetly tucked into a narrow street across from the Selby Library, John Carl Spa offers client a wealth of services in a luxurious environment. There's a plethora of skin treatments, including the brand-new intense pulse light therapy that increases collagen production; hair and nail procedures; and a number of body masks, wraps and massages. Staff promise to "create your own ocean" in their hydrotherapy tub.

Melody's Skin and Body Therapy

555 S. Osprey Ave.

Sarasota

(941) 952-1010

With its Victorian architecture, comfy floral sofas and wicker furniture, an afternoon at Melody's feels like a soothing visit to a Southern home. Melody Murray, a former model and 20-year beauty professional, and her nine-person staff offer a sweeping array of services in spacious rooms, from her signature facial (includes massaging upper arm, shoulder, feet, hands, neck and head), to all sorts of massages, wraps, bronzing, reflexology. nail care and cosmaceutical procedures.

Nadia's Aesthetic Salon

1532 Stickney Point Road

Sarasota

(941) 927-8485

This salon at the Boatyard on Stickney Point Road is busy, so make an appointment. Clients can choose from skin treatments, peels, body scrubs and massages. The gift packages are popular: Try the Fireworks-a spa manicure/pedicure, Ayurvedic facial and a one-hour Swedish massage. Heavenly!

Natalie's Salon & Day Spa

8620 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite H

Sarasota

(941) 966-0088

Located in the Oaks Center, close to the Italian Grill, Natalie's offers clients a choice of many hair, nail, makeup, skin and body treatments. The Repechage peppermint sea twist full body treatment promises to improve circulation and reduce cellulite and water retention; and the pregnancy massage to give expectant mothers relief from headaches and lower back pain.

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Neoderm

1991 Hyde Park St., Suite 2

(941) 951-0388

www.neoderm.com

One look at the flawless skin of Neoderm's staff and you'll be sold on the skin and body treatments of Neoderm at Southside Village. The clinic, which is under the supervision of a doctor, is as classy and professional as its staff, and clients will find a wide array of facial treatments using the latest scientific techniques and products, body treatments, endermologie therapeutic massage, Botox injections and micropigmentation.

Nuovo Salon & Spa

4952 S. Tamiami Trail

Sarasota

(941) 955-2599

Nuovo, in The Landings, is one of Sarasota's most popular hair salons, but it also provides therapeutic massage, body wraps and complete facials. A recently opened second location in Southgate Plaza offers mini-facials and chair massage. The salon boasts that all water touching your skin has been filtered to remove chlorine and other impurities.

Pineapple Day Spa

556 Pineapple Ave.

(941) 366-1119

www.pineapple-spa.com

If you're antiquing at Heritage Square and lunching at Citrus Café, do yourself a favor and stop off at the Pineapple Day Spa. If its sleek European sophistication doesn't tell you this is a true, first-class day spa, its unrushed facials, massages and tantalizing array of body treatments-like the body contouring peppermint sea twist-will. Ear coning, nail care and waxing, too. This spa does what a real spa should-relaxes and rejuvenates.

Quinn's Salon & Full Service Spa

8313 Market St. (Lakewood Ranch)

(941) 907-2247

2855 University Parkway

(941) 355-8555

Big, gorgeous homes are rising in communities along University Parkway, so it's no surprise day spas would thrive in the nearby upscale strip centers. Quinn's spas, conveniently located at Market Square in Lakewood Ranch and at University Walk at the corner of Tuttle and University Parkway, provide hair services up front and a separate world of pampering in back with a self-contained and soundproof spa for facials, massage and wet-room body treatments.